Middle-retroauricular Island Flap: A New Axial Flap for Reconstruction of Non-helical Ear Defects

Staged retroauricular flap for helical reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery*

Staged retroauricular flap is a great option for full-thickness defects along the helical rim and antihelix. Donor site consists of the posterior ear, postauricular sulcus and mastoid area. The advantages of this flap include hidden donor scar, donor tissue similarity and rich vascularity. We present a case of collision tumor on the left helix treated with Mohs micrographic surgery and the resu...

Shark island flap for reconstruction of nasal ala-perinasal defects.

The main objective in dermatologic surgery is complete excision of the tumor whilst achieving the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome. In addition, we must take into account age, sex, and tumor size and site. We should also consider the patient’s expectations, the preservation of the different cosmetic units, and the final cosmetic outcome. The external nose is a facial esthetic unit ...

subcutaneous forehead island flap for nasal reconstruction

One-Stage Ear Reconstruction After Avulsion Injury, Using the Amputated Cartilage and a Retroauricular Transposition Flap

INTRODUCTION Auricular reattachment or reconstruction after traumatic ear loss remains a challenge for the plastic reconstructive surgeon. Because of the diverse accident mechanisms, no standard algorithms exist and several modalities have been proposed in the literature. METHODS A case of an innovative ear reconstruction of a partially avulsed ear is presented. The amputated cartilage was re...

Pedicled Facial Buccinator (FAB) flap: a new flap for reconstruction of skull base defects.

BACKGROUND The expansion of endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery has resulted in an increased demand for reconstructive options. Reconstruction with vascularized tissue has proven indispensable for reliably separating the cranial contents from the paranasal sinuses following extended endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA). The introduction of the Hadad-Bassagasteguy flap (vascular pedicle nas...